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Butera's Restaurant of Woodbury
Active and bustling, in the "Trattoria Style", this Woodbury location of Butera's offers quality food at a great value. Known for their generous portions of pasta entrees, grilled fare, and fresh fish, Butera's has established a fine reputation as a neighborhood place where guests often see people they know.
It is owned and operated by Martin Butera, his wife Laurie, Martin's brother Gary Butera, and partner and chef Nick Zografos. The large open room is tastefully decorated with a traditional and contemporary mix, with rich dark woodwork and stone treatments, granite table tops, a wood and granite bar, fieldstone and hardwood floors, stone fireplace, exposed wine racks and a Tiffany style fixture at the entrance. Fresh flowers complete the handsome decor.
In addition to their extensive menu you can select from the creative specials like Grilled Filet of Halibut with Prince Edward Island Mussels on a citrus rosemary butternut squash risotto.
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It is owned and operated by Martin Butera, his wife Laurie, Martin's brother Gary Butera, and partner and chef Nick Zografos. The large open room is tastefully decorated with a traditional and contemporary mix, with rich dark woodwork and stone treatments, granite table tops, a wood and granite bar, fieldstone and hardwood floors, stone fireplace, exposed wine racks and a Tiffany style fixture at the entrance. Fresh flowers complete the handsome decor.
In addition to their extensive menu you can select from the creative specials like Grilled Filet of Halibut with Prince Edward Island Mussels on a citrus rosemary butternut squash risotto.
60 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 60 reviews
5 stars
(18)
4 stars
(28)
3 stars
(11)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(26)
- fit for foodies(19)
- good for groups(17)
- kid-friendly(14)
- great for lunch(8)
- hot spot(7)
Butera's Restaurant of Woodbury Reviews List
Review 1 for Butera's Restaurant of Woodbury
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"food & service was very good - large portions - high ceiling & a bit noisy"
Dined on 6/15/2013
2011
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Review 2 for Butera's Restaurant of Woodbury
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent cuisine
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food at Buteras was delicous and the portions are ample. Our server was delightful When the place is full it can be noisy and hard to carry in a conversation so ask for a table. In the back of the dining room."
Dined on 6/15/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Butera's Restaurant of Woodbury
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A Lovely Eevening
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Met friends who had never been here before. They thoroughly enjoyed it.
The hostess honored my request for a special table we prefer and was delightful with her help
The waitress was cheery, bright and very well trained. She was able to distinguish/explain the types of draught/tap beer, so that we could choose which beer was appropriate for our taste and food.
The kitchen presented well cooked and eye appealing dishes and the meal was properly paced between courses
The hostess honored my request for a special table we prefer and was delightful with her help
The waitress was cheery, bright and very well trained. She was able to distinguish/explain the types of draught/tap beer, so that we could choose which beer was appropriate for our taste and food.
The kitchen presented well cooked and eye appealing dishes and the meal was properly paced between courses
An enjoyable evening was had - as we have had at other Butera's with family and friends"
Dined on 6/15/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Butera's Restaurant of Woodbury
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Sat 692013
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Overall experience was very good; I'm a returning customer from many years ago. The current experience is far better then previous years; I will continue to recommend. I've been back 6 times in the past 4months."
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Butera's Restaurant of Woodbury
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Butera's Overrated
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We visited Butera's in Woodbury on a recent Sunday evening as a party of 6 with reservations. We were kept waiting for 15 min as they waited for a particular table to be vacated. The young and inexperienced team in charge this evening appeared as if they couldn't care less and left us feeling like they were doing us a favor by seating us at all. As for the food - good but overpriced. My teenage son ordered chicken parm as he does nearly everywhere we eat and paid $23 or about 40% more than at most other restaurants. It didn't deserve the premium price. For the amateur staff, a tavern like atmosphere and relatively high prices it just doesn't measure up. Think Cheesecake Factory - but with unpolished service and much higher prices."
Dined on 6/02/2013
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Review 6 for Butera's Restaurant of Woodbury
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Another wonderful meal
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Consistently delicious!! Best chicken meatballs!! Just a little noisy"
Dined on 5/31/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 7 for Butera's Restaurant of Woodbury
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food, lots of noise
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Butera's always offers up a wonderful, vast menu of terrific food seved by a friendly wait staff. The noise is usually deafening."
Dined on 5/31/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Butera's Restaurant of Woodbury
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good food but poor acoustics
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Could not hear myself think no less carry on a conversation. Too noisey for us."
Dined on 5/25/2013
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Review 9 for Butera's Restaurant of Woodbury
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Shopping Mall Favorite
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Butera's has an extensive Italian style menu of rib sticking food. Reservations are a must and are honored promptly. Service is attentive and not intrusive. Salads are varied and offer the diner a choice of meat or fish as toppings. A salmon entree was moist and tasty, a ravioli special was a good example of "rib sticking" and a steak dish was cooked to perfection. The restaurant is noisy and was packed on a Monday night, testament to its popularity."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 10 for Butera's Restaurant of Woodbury
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Girls night out
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We celebrated a friends birthday and everything was wonderful, including our waitress service! Food was amazing and portions very generous!"
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, notable wine list, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 11 for Butera's Restaurant of Woodbury
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Pasta Paradise
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/12/2013
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The menu @ Butera's is huge! The portions are equally huge. We dined on Mother's Day and the server Jen was not at all phased by the crowd. She provided us with our drinks quickly as we munched on hot garlic knots and looked over the menu. The appetizers came quickly as did all the courses. Each course was served seamlessly and we were a group of 7. They never rushed us & we felt relaxed but taken care of. The pasts dishes were all served piping hot the shrimp were extra large & the chicken meatballs were outstanding! The desserts were yummy & served on nicely decorated plates. The warm chocolate torte was delicious."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 12 for Butera's Restaurant of Woodbury
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Are you Kidding me?
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This restaurant is almost right near my house and I have to tell you that you could not find a better place in this neighborhood. I have been with a group of friends now several times to this place in Woodbury and each time it's an "A". The tables are large the food wonderful, large portions, the staff are just great and friendly. You can go here from a small dinner party to a birthday celebration get together to just a nice romantic dinner. Even at the bar you can catch a game. Plenty of parking and reasonable prices. A must on your list of Woodbury & Nassau restaurants. Reservations are honored."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 13 for Butera's Restaurant of Woodbury
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The noise level was so high
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The noise level was so high that it was difficult to hear and enjoy my friends."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2007
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Review 14 for Butera's Restaurant of Woodbury
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Had a reservation for 7 pm
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had a reservation for 7 pm on a Friday night to spend time with some girlfriends. The reservation was honored promptly, but we felt as if they were pushing, pushing pushing, which we resisted by not ordering right away. We could tell the waitress wasn't happy because we were preventing her from turning over the table quickly. They place was packed, we couldn't hear each other talking, there was nothing special about the food, but it was plentiful. All of us took home doggy bags. If you want a lot to eat for not too much money, and don't care what it taste like, I guess this is the place. Otherwise, find somewhere else to go. I will not be going back."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2008
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Review 15 for Butera's Restaurant of Woodbury
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful food, service and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wonderful food, service and Skinny Margaritas!!!"
Dined on 04/12/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 16 for Butera's Restaurant of Woodbury
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
good food, good price, perfect
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"good food, good price, perfect easy place to eat"
Dined on 04/07/2013
2003
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Review 17 for Butera's Restaurant of Woodbury
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
typical chain good but not great
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Noisy, crowded, lots of food, service very good, staff works hard to please, food ok not great, prefer to be relaxed when dining probably wont be back. Good for families, groups, or date night.."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, hot spot
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Review 18 for Butera's Restaurant of Woodbury
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food is always great here.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food is always great here. We walked in and there were people waiting but we were seated immediately."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 19 for Butera's Restaurant of Woodbury
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful menu. Great tables
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wonderful menu. Great tables and seating. Service was terrific too and the portions are HUGE! Will definitely go back again."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Butera's Restaurant of Woodbury
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Restaurant was not open for
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
"Restaurant was not open for business"
Dined on 03/24/2013
2012
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Review 21 for Butera's Restaurant of Woodbury
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Comsistently great food and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Comsistently great food and service."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 22 for Butera's Restaurant of Woodbury
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Busy, neighborhood dining,
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Busy, neighborhood dining, food was slightly above average, service was excellent."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2012
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Review 23 for Butera's Restaurant of Woodbury
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had a very pleasant experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a very pleasant experience although we did have to wait about 20 minutes to be seated even though we had a reservation. The food was excellent and our guests said the penne vodka was the best they ever had! The portions were generous and the Caesar salad was huge and fed two people. That is quite a recommendation. We will definitely be back!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for Butera's Restaurant of Woodbury
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The noise level was very high...
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The noise level was very high... We were only 4 in our party, but if we were more I don't think we would have heard any of the conversation."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 25 for Butera's Restaurant of Woodbury
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was great and portions
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was great and portions are large. The service is fair."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 26 for Butera's Restaurant of Woodbury
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Consistently good food..Friendly
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Consistently good food..Friendly staff. You will bring home a doggie bag as portions are large"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 27 for Butera's Restaurant of Woodbury
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Portions are huge! I had pasta
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Portions are huge! I had pasta with shrimp, calamari in a marinara sauce. The sauce was bland and watery and covered the entire dish. Grated Parmesan was tasteless. Looked as if it were sitting out for a long time. Service was quick - maybe too quick. Table for four was a bit small, servers had to keep re-arraning salt, pepper, glasses, to make room for plates.
Noise level was very high. tables were close together. The chair of the woman behind me was closer than my wife's, who was next to me. No space to get up.
Place is popular because of the portion size, not because of the quality of the food!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2002
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Review 28 for Butera's Restaurant of Woodbury
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Have been here many times
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Have been here many times and always a good meal."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Butera's Restaurant of Woodbury
Based on the average of (32) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic